| A | B |
|---|
| macromolecules | organic compounds that make up bodies of most organisms |
| dehydration synthesis | chemical process that forms covalent bonds betwen organic molecules |
| hydrolysis | process where water breaks molecules |
| carbohydrates | molecules that provide fuel, and support |
| starch | food for most people |
| cellulose | supports plants |
| sucrose | table sugar |
| C6H12O6 | basic monosacharide molecular formula |
| fats | energy storage lipid |
| phospholipids | major components of cell membranes |
| hormones | type of steroid that regulate bodily functions |
| waxes | protects organisms from water |
| peptide bonds | covalent bonds between amino acids |
| proteins | polymers formed from amino acid |
| hemoglobin | transport oxygenin the blood |
| antibodies | body's defense proteins |
| enzymes | speed up reactions in the body |
| nucleic acids | bonded nucleotides |
| chemical reaction | process of forming or breaking chemical bonds |
| element | only one type of atom, examples are C, H, O, P, N, S |
